The NHS website saw more than 18,000 hits in an hour on its spina bifida pages following Sunday night’s episode of Call the Midwife. Spina bifida is a rare condition that occurs when a baby’s spine ...

In today’s digital age, managing your health online should be easier than ever – yet for many, it’s still a challenge. Digital exclusion and low health literacy are significant barriers stopping ...

NHS England is responsible for commissioning health services for people who are detained in immigration removal centres. This includes primary care, dental, mental health and substance misuse services ...

Norovirus levels in hospitals in England are 80% higher than the same period last year, new figures show today as pressure on NHS services remains high.  New data published today shows that 784 ...

Service specifications are important in clearly defining the standards of care expected from organisations funded by NHS England to provide specialised care. The specifications have been developed by ...

Almost 70,000 people with mental health issues were given employment support last year as part of the NHS Talking Therapies Programme – up nearly two-thirds on the year before, latest NHS figures show ...

I am Briony Bond, a High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist working with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. My role is to assess and treat common mental health disorders such as ...

A woman who avoided her cervical screening for nearly 20 years went on to discover she had cancer after her GP practice offered her screening during an appointment for an unrelated matter. Penny, aged ...

London NHS staff have now given almost 46,000 more flu vaccinations this winter compared to the same period last year, despite starting a month later than last year. It is hoped that this number ...

The NHS in the North East and Yorkshire has introduced several initiatives to improve patient discharge processes and enhance the flow of patients through hospitals, ensuring timely and efficient care ...